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Monsols walks
Col de Crie - Tour du Mont-Chonay
Visorando Member
3.34 mi
+328 ft
-348 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
A short, easy and peaceful walk in the forest starting from Col de Crie.
The roof of the Rhône: Mont Saint-Rigaud
9.50 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,742 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
A hike on the highest summit of the Rhône Department.
Circular Castle loop starting from Col de Crie
7.31 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Ardillats (Rhône)
A beautiful circular route between shade and sun, with magnificent views of the Upper Beaujolais landscape.
Mont Saint-Rigaud
7.39 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
Circuit around Mont Saint-Rigaud (1,009 m), the highest point in the Rhône department. At the summit, there is a beautiful view from the belvedere, followed by a walk through the forest. The path follows the old railway line and crosses the Châtelard viaduct.
The Avenas Caravan Route
12.58 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,811 ft
8 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Avenas (Rhône)
A route through forests and green meadows around Avenas with lovely views.
Walk through the valleys of the Mâconnais
6.48 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you along the border between the Beaujolais, Mâconnais and Charollais regions. Passing through this charming village in Saône-et-Loire with a population of 300, this outing offers a real breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from the city.
Circular route from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux via Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne
9.93 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,286 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk with a varied route, though best avoided in hot weather, offering beautiful rural scenery on both sides of the two valleys. This route first follows ascending ridges, then crosses the small hamlet of Nuzillet before joining a descending ridge passing through Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne. In total, 6 km of ascent and 9 km of descent await you.
Around karstic cave
7.87 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Avenas (Rhône)
Circuit in the woods around the village of Karstic Cave. Beautiful forest paths with interesting views.
Roche d'Ajoux
3.44 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Poule-les-Écharmeaux (Rhône)
An easy walk leading to one of the highest points in the Rhône with a beautiful unobstructed view.
Tour of the Éguillettes mountain
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.40 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Vauxrenard (Rhône)
This easy walk is designed to help you discover the geological, historical and legendary features of the Éguillettes massif.
The Croix de Rochefort from Beaujeu
9.43 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,080 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Beaujeu (Rhône) (Rhône)
A beautiful circular route starting from Beaujeu that leads to the Croix de Rochefort, where the view is splendid.
Route from La Roche d'Ajoux starting from Poule-les-Écharmeaux
9.75 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,496 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Poule-les-Écharmeaux (Rhône)
During this hike, you will pass:- Above a 4,153-metre-long railway tunnel and near a 96-metre-deep ventilation shaft,- The Col des Écharmeaux, which has been a transit point for goods between the Saône and Loire valleys since the 14th century. Napoleon is said to have passed through here on his return from Elba.- La Roche d’Ajoux (970 m), the highest point in the upper Azergues valley.
The ridges of Montagne de Saint-Cyr
6.03 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Matour (Saône-et-Loire)
Large circular figure-of-eight on Mont Saint-Cyr (771m) located near Montmelard, Aigueperse and Matour
starting from En Crozan (769m).
Discover beautiful panoramic views of the Morvan, Mont Blanc, Mont Saint-Rigaud and Puy de Dôme. Wander through meadows, Douglas firs, holly, beech and oak trees.
Three castles and Sainte-Marie tour
12.67 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,720 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Quincié-en-Beaujolais (Rhône)
The three châteaux in Quincié-en-Beaujolais are well worth a visit. What's more, you'll pass through a highly varied landscape of vineyards, forests and meadows.
The three châteaux trail is very well signposted and offers 4 variants of varying lengths.
In the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards
24.70 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,664 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Régnié-Durette (Rhône)
This is a cycle route along a hilly route set amongst vineyards. A few châteaux dot the route. You’ll enjoy both the scenic views and the pleasure of cycling in a welcoming environment.
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